Chess Piece Identification

Worksheet 1 | Beginner Level

Instructions: Complete all sections of this worksheet. Write neatly and check your answers before turning in.

Part A: Name Each Piece (12 points)

Write the name of each chess piece below the symbol.

Match each piece with its description. Write the letter in the box.

King

Queen

Rook

Bishop

Knight

Pawn

A Moves in an "L" shape

B The most important piece

C Moves diagonally only

D The most powerful piece

E Looks like a castle tower

F There are 8 of these

Circle TRUE or FALSE for each statement.

1. The King wears a cross on his crown. TRUE / FALSE

2. There are 32 squares on a chessboard. TRUE / FALSE

3. The Knight is the only piece that can jump over other pieces. TRUE / FALSE

4. Each player starts with 2 Queens. TRUE / FALSE

5. The board should have a white square in the bottom right corner. TRUE / FALSE

1. A chessboard has squares total.

2. The vertical columns are called (a-h).

3. The horizontal rows are called (1-8).

4. Each player starts with pawns.

5. Each player starts with Rooks.

6. The Queen should start on her own .

7. The piece that looks like a horse is called the .

Score: ___ / 30